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Winds howl through Lorain County (VIDEO, UPDATED)

Published on Feb. 25, 2019 | Updated 9:50 a. m.

Today’s forecast calls for a high of 27 degrees compared with Saturday’s high temperature that was in the 50s. Breezy conditions also are expected the first part of today. By midweek, the highest temperature is expected to be in the mid-30s, according to the weather service. →

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Lorain libraries host opioid education programs

Published on Feb. 25, 2019 | Updated 6:50 a. m.

All six Lorain Public Library branches will host opioid education programs this week. The libraries will host “Start Talking! Rx Opioid Abuse” presented in collaboration with the governor’s office. Further systemwide programming →

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LaGrange shows off school building turned into municipal offices

Published on Feb. 25, 2019 | Updated 6:37 a. m.

LAGRANGE — The village administration held its first open house at the former high school that has been transformed into village offices. Mayor Kim Strauss said the event was to show the residents the hard work they’ve put into the →

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New Elyria fire chief stresses safety and education

Published on Feb. 24, 2019 | Updated 1:10 a. m.

ELYRIA — One of the first things visitors to Carl Mack’s office might notice is the candy. A cup of Twizzlers and a small bowl of Atomic Fireballs sit on his desk. And when the Twizzlers run out, there are always replacements in the →

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Lorain Schools CEO had told union president that teachers wouldn't be moved

Published on Feb. 24, 2019 | Updated 1:07 a. m.

LORAIN — CEO David Hardy told the teachers union president no teachers would move between buildings more than a week before announcing high school staff would go through a “selection process” to keep their jobs next year. In an →

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World War II dog tag returned to owner's sons

Published on Feb. 24, 2019 | Updated 1:05 a. m.

NORTH RIDGEVILLE — “From one vet, to another” was the journey of a World War II veteran’s dog tag to find its way back to its family. It started when Paul Blanchette was working in his attic. Blanchette, of North Ridgeville, →

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Ohio Business College in Sheffield opens job fair to public

Published on Feb. 24, 2019 | Updated 1:03 a. m.

SHEFFIELD — Ohio Business College wants to help its students succeed, of course, but it also hopes to help the community by opening its job fair to the public. “Originally, we were only opening it to current and graduating students, →

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Lorain School Board president calls for CEO to reapply to keep his job (School Board letter attached)

Published on Feb. 23, 2019 | Updated 3:53 p. m.

Note: A copy of Mark Ballard’s letter is attached below the story. LORAIN — School Board President Mark Ballard is calling for CEO David Hardy Jr. to reapply to the Academic Distress Commission to keep his job. Ballard’s callout →

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Lorain County's first medical marijuana dispensary opens (VIDEO)

Published on Feb. 23, 2019 | Updated 2:57 a. m.

ELYRIA — More than a dozen people lined up Friday morning outside Clubhouse Dispensary to get their first legal prescription of medical marijuana. The dispensary at 709 Sugar Lane in Elyria is the first to open in Lorain County. After months →

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Plans for Avon fire training tower head to Council

Published on Feb. 23, 2019 | Updated 2:52 a. m.

AVON — Avon is looking to have a new Fire Department training tower and a luxury dog hotel, according to a city Planning Commission meeting Wednesday. Avon Fire Department Chief Frank Root requested and received approval of the site plan and →

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British string quartet to play at Oberlin College tonight

Published on Feb. 22, 2019 | Updated 4:32 p. m.

U.K.’s Doric String Quartet — John Myerscough (cello), Ying Xue (violin), Alex Reddington (violin) and Helene Clement (viol) — over the past decade has performed in the world’s leading concert halls, including New York →

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Lorain Schools to redefine buildings by performance (VIDEO / DOCUMENTS)

Published on Feb. 22, 2019 | Updated 2:21 p. m.

CEO David Hardy said teachers at the high school will have to go through a selection process for the next school year — a move Lorain Education Association president Jay Pickering said was retribution for teachers’ no confidence vote. →

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Mexican cuisine is theme at Franklin Elementary Top Chef competition

Published on Feb. 22, 2019 | Updated 8:07 a. m.

ELYRIA — Once the judges’ votes were tallied, Adrionnah Pinkston’s Southwest salad creation took first place Thursday in Franklin Elementary School’s Top Chef competition. Delicious smells and laughter were in the air in the →

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Commissioners to vote on new vehicles for Lorain County Sheriff's office

Published on Feb. 22, 2019 | Updated 7:51 a. m.

ELYRIA — Lorain County commissioners will vote on whether to buy new vehicles for Lorain County Sheriff’s Office next week. The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office gave a presentation to the commissioners Wednesday on options for the →

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Winds howl through Lorain County (VIDEO, UPDATED)

Lorain libraries host opioid education programs

LaGrange shows off school building turned into municipal offices

New Elyria fire chief stresses safety and education

Lorain Schools CEO had told union president that teachers wouldn't be moved

World War II dog tag returned to owner's sons

Ohio Business College in Sheffield opens job fair to public

Lorain School Board president calls for CEO to reapply to keep his job (School Board letter attached)

Lorain County's first medical marijuana dispensary opens (VIDEO)

Plans for Avon fire training tower head to Council

British string quartet to play at Oberlin College tonight

Lorain Schools to redefine buildings by performance (VIDEO / DOCUMENTS)

Mexican cuisine is theme at Franklin Elementary Top Chef competition

Commissioners to vote on new vehicles for Lorain County Sheriff's office

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